Community Calendar

Tuesday

Dec 30, 2008 at 12:16 AM

•The Montachusett Ski Club has scheduled a day trip to Mount Snow Jan. 3. The cost is $45. The bus will leave the Fitchburg Unitil parking lot at 6 a.m. followed by a pickup in Winchendon. Members are reminded to bring their club cards. For more information and to sign up, call (978) 342-7861 or e-mail mmadonpierce@comcast.net.

•The American Red Cross will hold a walk-in blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Jan. 2 at The Ashburnham Community Church, Main and Chapel Streets. An ID will be required of donors before giving blood. Each donor will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. Donors must be 17 or older, in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have given blood in the last 56 days.

•A pre-foreclosure clinic will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8 at Twin Cities CDC, 195 Kimball St., for homeowners worried about losing their homes. Attendees should bring mortgage statements, attorney documents and income verification. The clinic is free but the size is limited. For seating availability, call (888) 978-6261.

•The Friends of the Leominster Public Library will hold a First Saturday book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 3 on the first floor of the library, 30 West St. A selection of books for all ages is available at reasonable prices. For more information, call (978) 534-7522.

•The Pilgrim Congregational Church will present the Merrimack Valley Ringers Bell Concert at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the church, 26 West St. The 17 ringers perform classical and contemporary pieces using bells, hand chimes and percussion instruments. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (978) 534-5164.

•The Young Adult Book Club at Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 because of a special program on Jan. 14. The club seeks new members ages 12 through 18 and welcomes those from other communities. For more information, call (978) 368-8928 ext. 5.

•A Learn to Curl event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4 at the Petersham Curling Club, on Route 32 next to the country club golf course, for those who wish to learn about this winter sport. Instructors will be available. To participate, bring rubber-soled shoes (or sneakers) and gloves, and dress in warm, loose-fitting clothing. For more information, call (978) 724-3210, visit www.petershamcurling.org or e-mail dbkitt@gmail.com.

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